One of the first things that come to mind when someone considers getting an iPhone is the price. Let’s face it – the iPhone is designed for the elite. In most cases, ordinary middle-class working folk can get their hands on an iPhone is through a contract, or buy buying a used phone.
To get a cheap iPhone, there are various options available. For starters, the internet has made it much easier to find things we need.
In South Africa, Price Check is a handy site for comparing prices on various items. A simple search for a cheap iPhone 4 on the site provides the following results:
8GB iPhone 4 from R2599
32GB iPhone 4 (white unlocked) for R2929
8GB iPhone 4S at exCellular for R3299
This fourth generation iPhone was released in June 2010 in the US, UK, France, Germany and Japan. The iPhone 4 was touted by Steve Jobs as the thinnest smartphone in the world at the time and had the longest lifespan of any iPhone ever produced.
The first iPhone to include a front-facing camera, the 3.5 inch iPhone 4 also offered significant improvements in the display. The retina display brought the density up from 163 ppi to 326 ppi. Apple made the argument that the pixels disappeared.
Apple also increased the battery life, while the iPhone 4 allowed Apple to launch Face Time video calling. With a 5MP camera with LED flash, the phone comes with 512 MB of RAM and is a light 137 grams.
A trip to your local iStore if you’re looking for a cheap iPhone 4 will be a waste of time, since the model was discontinued in September 2013.
You’re more likely to get a cheap iPhone 4 by searching on Gumtree or through trusted cell phone shops. Make sure you do your research and compare as many offers as possible to get the best deal.